There was no pre-game handshake between the teams. As the host school, Illinois dictated what happened before the game – and Illini coach Ron Zook cited logistical concerns for passing on this sportsmanship gesture.

Both bands played on the field before…

The Illini are bringing a loaded team into the Edward Jones Dome this afternoon. The Tigers will counter with a retooled defense.

Can Mizzou shore up its play on that side of the ball? The better teams on the ‘08 schedule…

Tipsheet is happy for Mizzou today. It kept coach Mike Anderson in Boone County at a critical time for the basketball program.

The University of Missouri fended off a raid by the University of Georgia, a school that has become increasingly desperate…

Mike Anderson isn’t good enough to coach basketball at University of Alabama? Really?

Although Mizzou Nation is pleased that the Crimson Tide opted not to put a full-course press on Anderson, the apparent rationale for that decision is baffling.

Kevin Scarbinsky of…

The magical Missouri run ended Saturday in Glendale, Ariz.

Mizzou played Connecticut hard and smart in their regional final. The Tigers gave themselves a chance to win, doing what they had to do against the huge and physical Huskies.

But, in the…

The Tigers are scrambling now. J.T. Tiller buried a stop-and-pop jumper, but then drew his fourth foul on the ensuing press.

Now the teams are trading shots. Justin Safford kept the Tigers alive with a difficult tip-in, then a slick drive…

The game is there for the Tigers to win — IF they can make a shot. But they can’t.

J.T. Tiller missed a free throw after reaching the glass with a strong drive.

Leo Lyons couldn’t knock down a face-up baseline jumper.

Zaire…

Their defense has the Huskies flustered. But the Tigers can’t make the shots they must make to build a margin.

Marcus Denmon and Justin Safford missed from three. Zaire Taylor got a good look from three and missed. DeMarre Carroll launched…

Justin Safford gave the Tigers a lift again in this half. He drew Hasheem Thabeet’s third foul with a nice box out. Then he scored with a nice drive and drew a foul. He missed the free throw, but got…

Tough start to the second half for the Missouri offense. Matt Lawrence shot a good-looking three from the corner, but it rimmed out.

J.T. Tiller missed one of two free throws after pulling a nice offensive board.

Leo Lyons rimmed out an…